Disclosure of Sensitive Information

What is Sensitive Information?

Any information that can be used to identify you or another person is sensitive information. Be advised: Sensitive information is regulated by laws and University policies and should never be stored on your computer's hard drive, on a portable device, or sent via email without proper authorization. Protecting sensitive information on University computers is the responsibility of all members of the University community.

The disclosure of sensitive information can result in identity theft, regulatory fines, and civil as well as criminal penalties under federal and state statues.

Passwords: User IDs, passwords, and PIN numbers to University systems or personal accounts on non-University systems; University identifier numbers such as a University 2P number.

Research Data - Any data that is used to validate research findings. Human subject data (social security numbers, for example, in medical records) and laboratory animal care information are federally-regulated and especially sensitive.

By following the steps in the SecureU site, faculty, staff, and their University units will be able to protect both their computing resources and sensitive information.

Cybersecurity Awareness

Security Monitoring and Alerts

Information Technology regularly reviews news about major security vulnerabilities that impact computers widely used by the University community, and monitors for attacks directed against University computers.